Cleveland Monsters Acquire Will MacKinnon From Utica Comets
The Cleveland Monsters announced they have acquired defenseman Will MacKinnon from the Utica Comets in exchange for future considerations.
MacKinnon has four assists in 42 games for Utica and one assist in two games for the ECHL's Adirondack Thunder this season.
The 24-year-old has ten points in 82 career AHL games and 32 points in 119 career ECHL games.
🚨 ROSTER UPDATE 🚨 We have acquired defenseman Will MacKinnon from the @UticaComets in exchange for future considerations📰: https://t.co/HGoMqsEDg1 pic.twitter.com/qaogHt4Ni2
— Cleveland Monsters (@monstershockey) March 13, 2025
The Plymouth, Mich., native turned pro after four seasons at the University of New Hampshire where he served as captain for the 2021-22 season.
MacKinnon brings depth to the Monsters blueline as they load up for a Calder Cup playoff run.
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